Barbara Allen
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
57068
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1960.169.B1
Original Tape ID
Summary
Barbara Allen goes to see her sick lover, but refuses to kiss him and tells him he is dying. When she hears the death bell she repents and dies of a broken heart.
Item Notes
6 verses with refrain.
See:
Greig-Duncan vol. 6, pp. 296-300
Ord p. 476
Recording Location
County - Aberdeenshire
Parish - Old Deer
Village/Place - Fetterangus
Language
English, Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good